Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak
Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak
Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak
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SYLLABUS M.A. (Sociology) 25 26<br />
MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY<br />
M.A. Sociology Semester - III<br />
Optional Papers-15.2<br />
Sociology of Environment<br />
Duration of Examination : 3 Hours<br />
Max. Marks : 100<br />
Theory : 80<br />
Internal Assessment : 20<br />
Unit-I<br />
Conceptual Issues : Meaning Nature Characteristics and<br />
Types of Social Problems, Anomie and Allenation.<br />
Unit-II<br />
Theories of Social Problems : Social Disorganization<br />
Approach, Value Conflict approach, Cultural Lag approach<br />
and Labelling Theory.<br />
Unit-III<br />
Social Tensions : Castism, Communalism, Regionalism,<br />
Terrorism and Corruption.<br />
Unit-IV<br />
Social Problems and Legislations : Poverty, Dowry, Divorce,<br />
Unemployment, Environmental Pollution, Consumer<br />
Protection Act, Health Problems and Problems of Elderly.<br />
Note for Paper setting :<br />
The question paper will consist of four sections containing<br />
eight questions with internal choice from each unit i.e. two<br />
questions from unit. The candidate will be required to<br />
answer five questions in all Four questions wil have to be<br />
attempted from units and the fifth question which is<br />
compulsory shall be in the short answer type question<br />
covering the entire syllabus. All the questions shall carry<br />
equal marks i.e. 16 each from the units and 5 th compulsory<br />
quetsion shall be divided in to eight short answer question<br />
of 2 marks each i,e, 8x2=16 thus making it the total<br />
weightage to 80 marks.<br />
Readings:<br />
Ahuja Ram (1992), Social Problems in India, Rawat<br />
Publications, Jaipur<br />
Ghurye G.S. (1968) Social tensions in India bombay : Popular<br />
Parkashan.<br />
Gill S.S. (1998) The Pathology of Corruption New Delhi :<br />
Harper Collin Publisher<br />
Merton R.K. (1972) Social Theory and Social structure New<br />
Delhi Emrid Publsihing Company.<br />
Mamoria C.B. (1981) Social problems in India, Kitab Mehal<br />
Allahabad.<br />
Madan G.K. (1973) Social Problems, Allied Publications,<br />
Bombay<br />
Moneterio, J.P. (1966) Corruption : Control of maladministartion,<br />
boimbay : Mankatalss.<br />
Punit A.E. (1982) Profiles of poverty in India delhi B.R.<br />
Publishing Corporation.<br />
Randhwa, M.S. (1991) The Rural and Urban Ages, New Delhi<br />
National book Organization House.<br />
Sethna M.J. (1966) Socio legal Aspects of Anti-social<br />
behaviour, Bombay N.M. tripathi Pvt. Ltd.<br />
Singh Tarlok (1969) Poverty and Social Change Bombay<br />
Orient Longman.<br />
Srinivas. M.N. (1972) Social Change in Modern India, New<br />
Delhi, Orient Longman.
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